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Pincushion plant

Scabiosa atropurpurea

Description:

Tall slender stems and leaves. Flowers are wide with small petals around. The stamen are grey and are long resembling pins. The center is puffy and stands out giving the look of a pincushing. Flowers last a long time.

Habitat:

This one was growing in an open area of a regional park.

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Jellis
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Jellis

Fremont, California, USA

Spotted on Jun 14, 2010
Submitted on Jun 28, 2012

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